Christopher Hughes (born 22 December 1992) is an English television personality and sports presenter. In 2017, he appeared on the third series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island, after which he briefly embarked on a music career alongside co-star Kem Cetinay in the duo Chris & Kem.
Chris Hughes | |
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| Born | 22 December 1992 |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
Early life
Hughes was born on 22 December 1992 in Gloucestershire[1] to Paul, a farmer, and Valerie Hughes.[2] He has one brother, Ben Hughes, as well as four half brothers.[3][4]
Career
Hughes is signed with impact models.[5] In 2017, he was announced as one of the contestants for the third series of the ITV2 reality programme Love Island.[6][7][8][9] He reached the finale, finishing in third place. Afterwards, he played football for the Gloucestershire club Bourton Rovers F.C. making 13 appearances,[10] as well turning out for his local cricket side Bourton Vale CC, and for the celebrity Tailenders cricket team against a Test Match Special XI,[11] and was a golf clothing ambassador.[12] He was also a brand ambassador of charity Campaign Against Living Miserably, which led to him releasing his own bottled water brand named L'Eau de Chris through Topman.[13]
As part of Chris & Kem, he charted at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart with the song "Little Bit Leave It".[14] A year later, he starred in a reality series with his then girlfriend Olivia Attwood, Chris and Olivia: Crackin' On.[15] In the same year, he signed on for a game show, You Vs. Chris & Kem.[16] His debut book, My Life Story: You Bantering Me, was also published.[17] In the same year, he was named as the brand ambassador for Coral's Champions Club.[18][19] In 2019, he starred in the BBC Three documentary Me, My Brother And Our Balls.[20]
From 2019, he has presented live horse racing coverage with ITV Racing.[21]
From 2021 he has presented BBC Sport coverage of The Hundred cricket tournament.
In September 2023, Channel 4 announced Hughes as a participant on "Don't Look Down" in aid of Stand Up to Cancer (UK)[22]
Personal life
In January 2019, Hughes took a live testicular exam on This Morning, to spread cancer awareness.[23] He also revealed having undergone several testicular operations since discovering a varicocele at age 14.[24]
In January 2019, he began dating former Little Mix member Jesy Nelson.[25] The couple split up in April 2020.[26]
On 28 January 2020, hours after attending the National Television Awards, Hughes got into an altercation with a photographer outside the InterContinental Hotel near the O2.[27]
He is a supporter of Sunderland A.F.C.[28]
In August 2021, Hughes confirmed he was in a relationship with professional golfer Annabel Dimmock.[29] The relationship ended in June 2022.[30]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Love Island | Contestant | Finished in 3rd place, series 3 |
| Chris & Kem Straight Outta Love Island | Himself | Reality series | |
| 2018 | Chris and Olivia: Crackin' On | 3 episodes | |
| Celebrity Hunted | Contestant | Runner up | |
| 2018–2019 | You Vs. Chris & Kem | Himself | 6 episodes |
| 2019 | Tipping Point: Lucky Stars | Contestant | Game show |
| Love Island: Aftersun | Guest | 1 episode | |
| Cheltenham Festival | Presenter | Horse racing | |
| Royal Ascot | Horse racing | ||
| Me, My Brother And Our Balls | Himself | BBC Three documentary | |
| 2021 | Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins | Football fan | Bit part[31] |
| 2022 | Queens for the Night | Orla Feelz | Contestant; finished in 3rd place. |
| 2023 | Don't Look Down | Participant | Channel 4 series In aid of Stand Up to Cancer |
| 2024 | Pointless Celebrities[32] | Contestant | BBC 1 |
References
External links
- Chris Hughes at IMDb